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2012-11-16 12:34:20 -0700Casino letter writer wrong http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casino-letter-writer-wrongAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casino-fears-are-unfounded
2012-11-16 12:33:35 -0700Casino fears are unfoundedhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casino-fears-are-unfoundedAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casino-critics-set-to-unleash-their-negative-emotion-at-surrey-forum
2012-11-16 12:32:51 -0700Casino critics set to unleash their “negative emotion” at Surrey forumhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casino-critics-set-to-unleash-their-negative-emotion-at-surrey-forumAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/south-surrey-casino-proponents-peppered-with-boos-catcalls
2012-11-16 12:29:59 -0700South Surrey casino proponents peppered with boos, catcallshttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/south-surrey-casino-proponents-peppered-with-boos-catcallsAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/south-surrey-a-prime-site-for-aboriginal-casino
2012-11-16 12:28:25 -0700South Surrey a 'prime' site for aboriginal casinohttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/south-surrey-a-prime-site-for-aboriginal-casinoAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/on-the-hot-seat-casino-proponents-jeered-at-forum
2012-11-16 12:27:56 -0700On the hot seat: casino proponents jeered at forumhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/on-the-hot-seat-casino-proponents-jeered-at-forumAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/opposition-grows-to-mega-casino-proposed-for-surrey
2012-11-16 12:27:20 -0700Opposition grows to mega-casino proposed for Surrey http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/opposition-grows-to-mega-casino-proposed-for-surreyAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/growing-opposition-for-south-surrey-mega-casino
2012-11-16 12:26:33 -0700Growing opposition for South Surrey mega-casinohttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/growing-opposition-for-south-surrey-mega-casinoAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/semiahmoo-band-hasnt-proposed-casino-but-willing-to-talk
2012-11-16 12:25:41 -0700Semiahmoo band hasn't proposed casino but willing to talk http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/semiahmoo-band-hasnt-proposed-casino-but-willing-to-talkAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/more-favour-south-surrey-casino-than-oppose-it-gateway-says
2012-11-16 12:24:56 -0700More favour South Surrey casino than oppose it, Gateway sayshttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/more-favour-south-surrey-casino-than-oppose-it-gateway-saysAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nation-group-left-in-dark-about-casino-in-south-surrey1
2012-11-14 13:57:42 -0700First Nation group left in dark about casino in South Surreyhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nation-group-left-in-dark-about-casino-in-south-surrey1Admin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/pros-cons-of-proposed-casino-weighed-at-gateways-open-house1
2012-11-14 13:57:00 -0700Pros, cons of proposed casino weighed at Gateway's open househttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/pros-cons-of-proposed-casino-weighed-at-gateways-open-house1Admin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/online-forum-on-proposed-south-surrey-casino
2012-11-13 13:15:08 -0700Online forum on proposed South Surrey casino http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/online-forum-on-proposed-south-surrey-casinoAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nation-group-left-in-dark-about-casino-in-south-surrey
2012-11-13 13:14:41 -0700First Nation group left in dark about casino in South Surreyhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nation-group-left-in-dark-about-casino-in-south-surreyAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/pros-cons-of-proposed-casino-weighed-at-gateways-open-house
2012-11-13 13:13:48 -0700Pros, cons of proposed casino weighed at Gateway's open househttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/pros-cons-of-proposed-casino-weighed-at-gateways-open-houseAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nations-say-theyll-defy-bc-laws-and-open-casinos-without-approval
2012-11-13 13:13:08 -0700First Nations say they'll defy B.C. laws and open casinos without approvalhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/first-nations-say-theyll-defy-bc-laws-and-open-casinos-without-approvalAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/mega-casino-plans-in-south-surrey-worries-residents
2012-11-13 13:05:51 -0700Mega-casino plans in South Surrey worries residents http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/mega-casino-plans-in-south-surrey-worries-residentsAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/natives-may-oppose-surrey-casino
2012-11-13 13:03:58 -0700Natives may oppose Surrey casinohttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/natives-may-oppose-surrey-casinoAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/location-key-for-casino
2012-11-13 13:02:53 -0700Location key for casinohttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/location-key-for-casinoAdmin1<p>For many years, my wife was an avid bingo player at Newton Bingo Country and quite lucky (she once won a prize large enough to buy a new car). She also became an avid casino fan, but was generally disappointed in Vancouver metro area facilities; we commonly crossed the border to play in Washington casinos like the Skagit and Silver Reef.</p>
<p>Throughout this time, she was cautious and strict about gambling budgets. She would set an affordable limit before each visit, and she stuck to that limit. Although I understand the concerns about "gamblers with a problem", we need to realize that there are also MANY gamblers who recognize the need to keep entertainment spending in check.</p>
<p>We shouldn't close down or refuse all casino facilities because of the gambling problems suffered by some. That would be like closing down all pubs and bars because some people drink and drive. Nor should we worry extensively about crime associated with gambling venues. Not once, in more than 10 years of visits, did we ever encounter a "dubious person" inside or outside of a U.S. casino, including Las Vegas. Security down there is very tight and very effective.</p>
<p>Two final comments:</p>
<p>- I am disappointed by the prospect that Newton Bingo Country will close if the casino goes ahead. Bingo is very attractive to people (especially seniors) who simply want an affordable place to "hang out" with friends for an evening.</p>
<p>Some Washington casinos also offer a bingo facility on their premises and I hope Gateway will consider doing the same. At worst, it could be operated as a break-even service for seniors and others who enjoy the game.</p>
<p>- When my wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer, we "used" casinos as a means of temporarily distracting her attention from her terrible problem. Those who are fully opposed to such facilities fail to recognize their value for people like my wife - who needed a few hours to close out the real world, from time to time.</p>http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/why-the-controversy
2012-11-13 11:43:24 -0700Why the Controversy?http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/why-the-controversyDanglerhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/will-this-be-a-non-smoking-facility
2012-11-13 01:37:07 -0700Will this be a Non-Smoking facility?http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/will-this-be-a-non-smoking-facilitySean<p>Hi Neighbors,<br /> <br /> The time is drawing down for decisions to be made regarding the proposed South Surrey casino.&nbsp; The time for public input is passing quickly.&nbsp; The articles in the newspapers make it appear that it is already a &ldquo;done deal&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp; NOT SO!! <br /> <br /> There will be another Community Discussion Meeting held:<br /> <br /> <strong>Wednesday, November 14th,<br /> Starting at 7:00 p.m.<br /> At the Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Blvd.<br /> <br /> </strong>Please show your interest in our community by coming out to this meeting.<br /> <br />Thank-you for your interest and help in this important matter,</p>http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/community-discussion-meeting-700-pm-wednesday-nov-14-at-the-pacific-inn-pink-palace
2012-11-12 23:20:40 -0700Community Discussion Meeting 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov 14 at the Pacific Inn (Pink Palace) http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/community-discussion-meeting-700-pm-wednesday-nov-14-at-the-pacific-inn-pink-palacePaul Edwardshttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/why-cant-i-see-the-comments-that-other-visitors-to-your-site-have-posted
2012-11-12 20:48:06 -0700Why can't I see the comments that other visitors to your site have posted?http://southsurreyentertainment.com/topic/why-cant-i-see-the-comments-that-other-visitors-to-your-site-have-postedPaul Edwardshttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/100-million-mini-vegas-resort-pitched-for-surrey
2012-11-06 13:45:31 -0700$100-million mini-Vegas resort pitched for Surreyhttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/100-million-mini-vegas-resort-pitched-for-surreyAdmin1http://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casinos-foes-up-the-ante
2012-11-06 13:44:09 -0700Casinos foes up the antehttp://southsurreyentertainment.com/article/casinos-foes-up-the-anteAdmin1